The National Association of Professional Child Photographers announces 2017 Photographer of the Year
Organization unveils recipient of coveted award, in addition to the second half of the 2017 Image Competition winners
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Professional Child Photographers announced today that Ashley Berrie of Ashley Berrie Photography has been named the 2017 Photographer of the Year. This prestigious recognition was determined by total number of points combined from the first and second half of the 2017 International Image Competitions. Honored for attention to detail, exquisite composition and creative perspective, Berrie utilizes natural light and has been capturing children and family portraits since she discovered her love for photography in 2013 when she began photographing her firstborn child.
As in previous years, the winning photographer will have the honor of having his or her image displayed in New York’sTimes Square.
The organization is also pleased to announce the winners of the second half 2017 NAPCP International Image Competition. This year’s competition received more than 700 submissions from NAPCP members across the globe.
Each of the seven 2017 NAPCP International Image Competition winners exemplifies photography’s transformation into an international language. In addition to professional recognition, winners capture priority listing in the NAPCP Member Directory, a medallion, vendor endorsements and NAPCP member points.
The complete list of first-place winners is as follows:
- Baby: Ashley Berrie for “Her Wish Come True”
- Children: Melissa Zimmer for “Of All The Fish In The Sea”
- Family: Emily Lucarz for “Large Family Huddle”
- Maternity: Maryann Koh for “Inked Beauty”
- Newborn: Saren Cassotto for “The Meeting”
- Senior: Sarah Lane for “70’s Vibes”
- Siblings: Maryann Koh for “I Will Be There For You Bro”
- Toddler: Brooke Yannucci for “Twirls”
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About NAPCP
The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is an association whose mission is to promote and support the artistry and integrity of professional child photographers. The NAPCP connects parents searching for child photographers in their area with its professional members by providing a comprehensive directory of photographers and informative articles on what to expect from their professional photography experience. Serving as a valuable resource for both photographers and parents, NAPCP continually strives to raise industry standards in child photography.
SOURCE The National Association of Professional Child Photographers